Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $151.60 | 3.688% | $157.191 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
Purchase #2 | $58.43 | 3.478% | $60.4622 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
Purchase #3 | $90.48 | 4.869% | $94.8855 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
Purchase #4 | $108.47 | 10.663% | $120.0362 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
Purchase #5 | $213.37 | 12.252% | $239.5121 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
Purchase #6 | $188.96 | 10.356% | $208.5287 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
Purchase #7 | $161.41 | 9.221% | $176.2936 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.72 | $1,056.9093 | $1,056.91 | $1,056.95 | $1,056.90 |